Socrates Financial Planning fees and pricing

Financial planner in Jenison, Michigan. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 4, 2026, Socrates Financial Planning charges $200 an hour, a flat or project fee of $1,000⁠-⁠$10,000, and a monthly fee of $300⁠-⁠$1,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed February 4, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate
$200/hr
“Our hourly rate is $200.”
Flat or project fee
$1,000⁠-⁠$10,000
“Fixed fees range from $1,000 to $10,000.”
Monthly fee
$300⁠-⁠$1,000/mo
“Monthly fees range from $300 to $1,000.”

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How Socrates Financial Planning bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract.”
  • “Fees are paid in arrears and the Client can choose monthly or quarterly payments.”
  • “Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract.”

How Socrates Financial Planning’s fees compare

  • Its hourly rate of $200 is below the Michigan median of $250. 16% of the 170 other Michigan planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
  • Its flat or project fee of $1,000-$10,000 spans the Michigan median of $3,250. 70% of the 137 other Michigan planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.
  • It doesn't charge a percentage of the assets it manages, so its fee won't grow with your portfolio.

About Socrates Financial Planning

“We offer financial planning services.”
From the firm's description of its advisory business in its Form ADV brochure.
  • Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2024 (2 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

  • Retirement planning
  • Tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • Business owners
  • Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees
Charges a % of assets
No
Clients
4
Employees
1
Works with
Individuals
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
329730
Website
socratesfp.com (opens in new tab)
Phone
(616) 802-8018

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